On-station comparative analysis of reproductive and survival performance between Red Maasai, Dorper, and Merino sheep breeds
The reproductive performance of ewes and the survivability of lambs to weaning have a critical economic impact on sheep farming worldwide. Further, knowledge of major mortality causes allows an opportunity for improved flock management to evade financial losses. The maximum likelihood estimates for...
Main Authors: | G. Wanjala, N. Kichamu, P. Strausz, P.K. Astuti, Sz. Kusza |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-03-01
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Series: | Animal |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731123000113 |
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